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NATURE
Butterflies
Marsh Fritillary
Euphydryas aurinia
Wingspan 40-50mm
Widespread but very local in mainland Britain and Ireland. Flies May-June but only active when sunny. Beautifully marked wings. Favours damp heaths and moors but also dry chalk grassland. Larvae feed on devil's-bit scabious and plantains.



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